Program Accreditation and Licensing

The accrediting body for Canadian Colleges of Veterinary Medicine is the  (AVMA and CVMA, respectively). The most recent site visit by the COE at the Atlantic Veterinary College occurred in September 2017 and our program was granted the status of Full Accreditation for the maximum period of seven years with no deficiencies.

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In addition to graduating from our accredited DVM program, students in their final year also write the  in order to be eligible for licensure in any Canadian province, US state, or other jurisdictions around the world.

Recent NAVLE pass rates for AVC graduates are listed below. The COE requires an average pass rate of 80% for institutions to maintain full accreditation status.

YearAVC Pass Rate (%)Pass Rate for
All Accredited Schools (%)
2023–20249288
2022–20239486
2021–20229390
2020–20219792
2019–20209495
2018–20199794
2017–20189895
2016–20179595
2015–201610095
2014–20159796
2013–20149895
2012–20139796
2011–201210096

Licensing of veterinarians in North America falls under the jurisdiction of provincial or state regulatory bodies. While most licensing bodies have common requirements including a degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine and successful completion of the NAVLE, each jurisdiction may have its own specific requirements.

Please visit the for a listing of provincial regulatory bodies, and the for a listing of state regulatory bodies.